Artists - Illustration History

This ever-expanding reference list provides background on a diverse spectrum of illustrators across time, cultures, and artistic styles.

Julian Allen was best known for his ability to create realistic, convincing portrayals of unwitnessed events.

Creator of the semi-autobiographical syndicated comic strip, "JumpStart."

Cartoonist who created the comic strip "The City" and the graphic novel "My Friend Dahmer."

Creator of the comic strip, "Herb and Jamaal."

Illustrator best known for his work with MAD magazine and his series "The Lighter Side."

Briggs used informal poses to create reality in his work.

The first African American illustrator to have his work nationally syndicated.

Influential adventure illustrator who created popular comic strips "Terry and the Pirates" and "Steve Canyon."

American cartoonist and visual humorist well-known for his "Lil Abner" comic.

American cartoonist and illustrator who worked as a commercial artist, and was part of the founding staff of MAD magazine.

One of the most-awarded fantasy and science fiction artists in contemporary illustration.

One of the original members of Harvey Kurtzman's MAD magazine.

Artist and photographer whose illustrations and photographs were published in numerous mainstream national magazines.

Cuban-born Ric Estrada emigrated to the U.S. where he illustrated comic books, animation, and bible stories.

Illustrator of comic strips and books; first Black artist to win the Caldecott Medal.

Author of the Eisner Award-winning graphic novel memoir, "Mom's Cancer."

One of the most influential fantasy illustrators of the late 20th century.

Master draughtsman and illustrator of 20th century rural America.

Cartoonist famous for creating drawings of unnecessarily complex devices that perform a simple function.

Haenigsen was a prolific cartoonist best known for his long-running comic strip, “Penny.”

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